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For more than 70 years, programs around the United States forcibly sterilized tens of thousands of American citizens.The State of Eugenics In North Carolinahttp://wunc.org/post/state-eugenics-north-carolina
92490 as http://wunc.orgFri, 06 Jan 2017 17:10:08 +0000The State of Eugenics In North CarolinaMore than 2,000 women and girls were forcibly sterilized in the first two decades of North Carolina's state eugenics program from 1929-1950. While many governmental institutions and scientists propelled the movement forward, the new book " Bad Girls at Samarcand: Sexuality and Sterilization in a Southern Juvenile Reformatory " (LSUP/2016) traces the story of one reformatory's unexpected role in the process. The State Home and Industrial School in Eagle Springs, N.C. was initially created to house poor white girls suspected of 'deviant behavior.' In 1931, an arson case brought it into the national spotlight, and it eventually became a site of frequent forced sterilizations for girls as young as 10 years old. Host Frank Stasio talks with historian Karin L. Zipf , history professor at East Carolina University, about her research into the "bad girls" at the center of this story."Bad Girls," Eugenics And Samarcand Manorhttp://wunc.org/post/bad-girls-eugenics-and-samarcand-manor
82762 as http://wunc.orgFri, 22 Jul 2016 15:44:39 +0000"Bad Girls," Eugenics And Samarcand ManorCharlie SheltonWUNC is happy to announce that the Radio Television Digital News Association ( RTDNA ) has awarded the station with an Edward R. Murrow Award for Investigative Reporting in a large market radio division . Last year, Eric Mennel did an in-depth story about people in North Carolina being denied compensation for state-sponsored eugenics. It was one of several stories by WUNC that won a regional Murrow Award earlier this year. Check out Mennel's award-winning story here .WUNC's 'Eugenics Compensation' Wins Murrow Award For Investigative Reportinghttp://wunc.org/post/wuncs-eugenics-compensation-wins-murrow-award-investigative-reporting
57811 as http://wunc.orgWed, 24 Jun 2015 16:51:30 +0000WUNC's 'Eugenics Compensation' Wins Murrow Award For Investigative ReportingCharlie SheltonThe Radio Television Digital News Association ( RTDNA ) awarded WUNC with an impressive six Edward R. Murrow Awards on Thursday. The Murrow Awards honor outstanding achievement in electronic journalism. This is the fifth year in a row WUNC has received regional awards. Six is the most Murrow Awards awarded by any large market radio station this year. WUNC led its market with awards for a large market radio station. The 2015 regional winners include: Breaking News Jorge Valencia, Reema Khrais and Jeff Tiberii for Same-Sex Marriage coverage Last Fall, a federal judge struck down North Carolina's longstanding ban on same-sex marriage. Aftur the ruling, couples across the state rushed to get their marriage license and WUNC's reporters were right behind them. Investigative Reporting Eric Mennel for Eugenics Compensation After the General Assembly created a $10 million fund to compensate victims of state-sponsored eugenics, the state either outright denied or asked for more information fromWUNC Takes Home Six Murrow Awardshttp://wunc.org/post/wunc-takes-home-six-murrow-awards
54001 as http://wunc.orgFri, 24 Apr 2015 11:52:11 +0000WUNC Takes Home Six Murrow AwardsEric MennelIn 2013, North Carolina lawmakers set up a $10 million compensation fund for victims of state-sponsored eugenics. More than 780 people applied, claiming they had been forcibly or coercively sterilized by the state. Now, after an initial review, the state has decided only about 200 of those claims are valid, while more than 500 have come up short. The applicants are either denied outright or are asked for more information. But we're also now learning that the state's eugenics program - once thought to be managed entirely by the North Carolina Eugenics Board - was actually much bigger. This fact presents problems for many seeking compensation. Debra Blackmon's Story In January, 1972, two social workers went to the home of Debra Blackmon. Blackmon was about to turn 14, and was intellectually disabled. It's hard to know exactly what was said, but court and medical documents have some details. They point out that Blackmon was "severely retarded" and had "psychic problems" that made herWhy Some NC Sterilization Victims Won't Get Share Of $10 Million Fundhttp://wunc.org/post/why-some-nc-sterilization-victims-wont-get-share-10-million-fund
43251 as http://wunc.orgMon, 06 Oct 2014 21:33:42 +0000Why Some NC Sterilization Victims Won't Get Share Of $10 Million FundEric MennelMonday marked the last day to apply for victims of state-sanctioned sterilization in North Carolina to apply for compensation. In case this is news to you here are the basic details: From 1933 to 1977, the state "Eugenics Board" authorized the forcible and coercive sterilization of people suffering from mental illness and other (loosely termed) "disabilities." An estimated 7,600 people were sterilized under the purview of the Eugenics Board. By the end of the program, many were young, African American women. Teenagers. Different estimates suggest anywhere from 200 to 1,800 victims are still alive. In 2010, the state opened the Office of Justice For Sterilization Victims, which began looking into the deep history, and how victims might be compensated. In 2013, the state passed a bill creating a $10 million fund to be split among confirmed living victims of the Eugenics Board objectives. Despite the efforts, the Office of Justice for Sterilization Victims is coming up against a fewWhy Some Sterilization Victims Will Not Receive Compensationhttp://wunc.org/post/why-some-sterilization-victims-will-not-receive-compensation
38195 as http://wunc.orgMon, 30 Jun 2014 22:18:50 +0000Why Some Sterilization Victims Will Not Receive CompensationJessica JonesThe public comment period on the procedure to determine who's eligible for the state's sterilization compensation program ends today. State lawmakers included a measure in this year's budget that sets aside ten million dollars to compensate victims of the state's eugenics program, which ended in the 1970s. Surviving victims must submit claims for compensation on or before June 30th of 2014. So far, the state has verified more than 175 survivors. The temporary rules for eligibility include a variety of facts claimants must submit to be considered including one's full name and the date and venue of the sterilization procedure. According to the law, victims will not receive compensation until June 30th, 2015. See here for more information.Determining Who's Eligible For Eugenics Compensationhttp://wunc.org/post/determining-whos-eligible-eugenics-compensation
24318 as http://wunc.orgMon, 21 Oct 2013 09:00:00 +0000Determining Who's Eligible For Eugenics CompensationGurnal ScottVictims of North Carolina's discontinued eugenics program could get the compensation they've sought if Gov. Pat McCrory's budget proposal is accepted. He's allocated $10 million in his spending plan to compensate past victims of forced sterilization. The program ran from 1929 to 1974. State researchers said during hearings in 2011 that there could be anywhere from 1,500 to 2,000 victims still alive. John Railey is a Winston-Salem Journal columnist who has pushed for compensation. He says time is running out for many of these victims who themselves became advocates. "One of the best ones was Lela Dunston who was sterilized in Wilmington when she was I believe 13 or 14," Railey said. "She died in July waiting for help. You know I think she kept hoping but unfortunately she is one that died and there's probably certainly a lot more in that situation." Railey says he's glad to see the governor stand behind a pledge he made on the campaign trail to repay eugenics victims.Eugenics Compensation Part Of Gov. McCrory's Budget Proposalhttp://wunc.org/post/eugenics-compensation-part-gov-mccrorys-budget-proposal
12451 as http://wunc.orgFri, 22 Mar 2013 10:41:48 +0000Eugenics Compensation Part Of Gov. McCrory's Budget ProposalGurnal ScottThe House Judiciary Committee has passed a eugenics compensation bill that would pay money to victims and the families. Rep. Larry Womble: I'm beginning to see some light at the end of this long journey. Gurnal Scott: Forsyth County Representative Larry Womble slowed by injuries from a car accident last year came back to see the bill he sponsored through. It sets aside 10 million dollars to pay victims of forced sterilization 50 thousand dollars each. Representative George Cleveland of Onslow County was one of two committee members who spoke against the bill. Rep. George Cleveland: I personally have a problem with compensation. People today paying for something that happened in the past I do not believe is correct. Eugenics victim Elaine Riddick was upset by that. Elaine Riddick: I mean that just brought the eugenics right back. The eugenics is alive in full force in North Carolina. The House Finance Committee will consider the bill next.House Committee Passes Eugenics Compensation Billhttp://wunc.org/post/house-committee-passes-eugenics-compensation-bill
2451 as http://wunc.orgWed, 23 May 2012 10:05:00 +0000House Committee Passes Eugenics Compensation BillJessica JonesA state task force is recommending $50,000 be given to every victim of North Carolina's eugenics program. Listen to Jessica Jones's story on Morning EditionPanel Recommends Compensation for Eugenics Survivorshttp://wunc.org/post/panel-recommends-compensation-eugenics-survivors
3466 as http://wunc.orgWed, 11 Jan 2012 13:30:00 +0000Panel Recommends Compensation for Eugenics SurvivorsJessica JonesA state panel charged with recommending compensation for victims of the state's eugenics program will try to come up with a specific lump sum at its next meeting. The Governor's Eugenics Compensation Task Force was scheduled to discuss a lump sum today, but did not come to a conclusion. One task force member suggested compensation of twenty thousand dollars, but victims who attended the meeting said that is not enough. Dr. Laura Gerald heads the group. Laura Gerald: "I think what is hard for all of us are the emotions that are involved in it and it's very difficult to hear about folks who have been wronged and to want to try to come up with some justice for those victims. but again we're trying to do that in the context of what is achievable for the state." North Carolina sterilized 76 hundred victims under its eugenics program. The legislature abolished the program in 1977. Forty-eight victims have been identified, but the task force estimates up to two thousand victims are stillTask Force Discusses Eugenics Compensationhttp://wunc.org/post/task-force-discusses-eugenics-compensation
7139 as http://wunc.orgTue, 06 Dec 2011 22:40:00 +0000Task Force Discusses Eugenics CompensationJessica JonesVictims of a forced sterilization program in North Carolina should receive compensatory damages, according to a preliminary report released today. The Governor's Eugenics Compensation Task Force released the report. It examines a number of forms of compensation for victims of the state's sterilization program. The report recommends each living victim receive between $20,000 to $50,000 from the state. But it says the task force needs more time to decide exactly how much is appropriate. The report also recommends mental health services for survivors, funding for a traveling exhibit about North Carolina's eugenics program, and maintaining a clearing house for victims. Final recommendations from the task force are due on the governor's desk by February first of next year.Task Force: Eugenics Victims Should Get Paidhttp://wunc.org/post/task-force-eugenics-victims-should-get-paid
8280 as http://wunc.orgMon, 01 Aug 2011 21:01:00 +0000Task Force: Eugenics Victims Should Get PaidRose HobanBetween 1933 and 1974, the state of North Carolina sterilized thousands of people in an effort to supposedly improve society. About 76-hundred men and women were lied to, coerced, or forced into medical procedures that left them unable to bear children, often when they were children themselves. This spring Governor Bev Perdue convened a task force to study the issue and determine how to compensate victims who are still living. That task force met in Raleigh yesterday to hear those victims’ stories. They came from all over the state. They were black, white, male, female… and each had a slightly different story of how being sterilized changed their lives or the life of someone they loved. 57-year-old Elaine Riddich was raped at 14, and became pregnant. When she gave birth by cesarean section, doctors also sterilized her. The reason? They diagnosed her as feeble minded. Elaine Riddich: "I am not feeble minded, I have never been feeble minded. They slandered me, they ridiculed and harassedEugenics Victims Speakhttp://wunc.org/post/eugenics-victims-speak
8530 as http://wunc.orgThu, 23 Jun 2011 10:00:00 +0000Eugenics Victims Speak